Enrollment
719
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Vista, NE
La Vista Middle School
Federal NCES profile for La Vista Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317527001475
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Vista Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in La Vista · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
La Vista Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Vista Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in La Vista, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Vista Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Vista Middle School
La Vista Middle School is a large middle school in La Vista, Nebraska, enrolling 719 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 92% of state schools at 719 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Papillion La Vista Community Schools spends $11,412 per pupil, 35% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 719 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students) and Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students) alongside La Vista Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Vista Middle School compares
La Vista Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 21% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,412
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, La Vista Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Papillion La Vista Community Schools, which includes La Vista Middle School.
$11,412
Per student
-35%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 32.0%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How La Vista Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista South Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Papillion La Vista Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Papillion Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Queen Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Vista Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La Vista Middle School
How many students attend La Vista Middle School?
La Vista Middle School has 719 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Vista, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vista Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vista Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Vista Middle School?
24.3% of students at La Vista Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Vista Middle School?
The largest demographic group at La Vista Middle School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in La Vista, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Vista Middle School?
La Vista Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Vista Middle School rank among public schools in La Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, La Vista Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in La Vista, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Vista on the city page.
Is La Vista Middle School a good school?
La Vista Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Besides La Vista Middle School, Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students), Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students), and Papillion Middle School (635 students). See the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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